Althrocin Kid Information
Althrocin Kid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Althrocin Kid have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Althrocin Kid is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Althrocin Kid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Althrocin Kid are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Althrocin Kid is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Althrocin Kid has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Althrocin Kid related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Althrocin Kid are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Althrocin Kid may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Althrocin Kid is safe while driving, and is addiction.
- Althrocin Kid Benefits & Uses
- Althrocin Kid Dosage & How to Take
- Althrocin Kid Side Effects
- Althrocin Kid Related Warnings
- Severe Interaction of Althrocin Kid with Other Drugs
- Althrocin Kid Contraindications
- Frequently asked Questions about Althrocin Kid
- Althrocin Kid Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Althrocin Kid Benefits & Uses
Althrocin Kid is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhea
- Pneumonia
- Whooping Cough (Read More - Home remedies for whooping cough)
- Tonsillitis
- Stye
- Swollen Eyes
- Chancroid
- Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Chlamydia
Althrocin Kid Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Althrocin Kid Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Althrocin Kid is used -
Moderate
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Fainting
- Weakness
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Hearing Loss
Althrocin Kid Related Warnings
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Is the use of Althrocin Kid safe for pregnant women?
Althrocin Kid is safe to take during pregnancy.
Safe -
Is the use of Althrocin Kid safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Althrocin Kid.
Safe -
What is the effect of Althrocin Kid on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Althrocin Kid on the kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Althrocin Kid on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Althrocin Kid on the liver have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Althrocin Kid on the Heart?
Using Althrocin Kid does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Althrocin Kid with Other Drugs
Althrocin Kid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Althrocin Kid Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Althrocin Kid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Myasthenia Gravis
Frequently asked Questions about Althrocin Kid
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Is this Althrocin Kid habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Althrocin Kid is addictive.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Althrocin Kid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Althrocin Kid only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Althrocin Kid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Althrocin Kid Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Althrocin Kid
Taking Althrocin Kid with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Althrocin Kid
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Althrocin Kid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pce (erythromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 752-754
